(a) The board may issue a license to practice physical therapy
to an applicant who holds a valid license or other authorization to
practice physical therapy from another state, if the applicant:

(1) Holds a license or other authorization to practice
physical therapy in another state which was granted after
completion of educational requirements substantially equivalent to
those required in this state;

(2) Passed an examination that is substantially equivalent to
the examination required in this state;

(3) Does not have charges pending against his or her license
or other authorization to practice, and has never had a license or
other authorization to practice revoked;

(4) Has not previously failed an examination for a license to
practice physical therapy in this state;

(5) Has paid the applicable fee;

(6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for
employment in the United States; and

(7) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the
board.

(b) The board may issue a license to practice physical therapy
to an applicant who has been educated outside of the United States,
if the applicant:

(1) Provides satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the educational
requirements for physical therapists under the provisions of this
article;

(2) Provides written proof that the applicant's school of
physical therapy is recognized by its own ministry of education;

(3) Has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the
board that determines that the candidate has met uniform criteria
for educational requirements as further established by rule;

(4) Has paid the applicable fee;

(5) Is eligible for employment in the United States; and

(6) Complete any additional requirements as required by the
board.

(c) The board may issue a restricted license to an applicant
who substantially meets the criteria established in subsection (b)
of this section.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2016 Regular Session
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